1.1Identify and develop a clearly focused research question. 1.2Make predictions directly related to a research question. 1.3Identify and control variables. 1.4Work constructively and adaptively with others as a team on a scientific investigation. 1.5Evaluate experimental design, identify weaknesses and develop realistic strategies for improvement. 1.6Work in an ethical manner with regard to acknowledging data sources and authenticity of results. 1.7Work in an ethical manner with regard to living things and the environment. 1.8Identify, and make critical use of, secondary information.
2Know how scientists work
2.1Understand the historical development of the major scientific ideas. 2.2Know how scientists disseminate their ideas and results to encourage discussion and further development. Know how scientific work is affected by its economic, social, cultural, moral and spiritual contexts. (G12) 2.3Know that science can bring great advantages to humanity but can also cause considerable damage to the environment. Show an understanding of the power and limitations of science in addressing industrial, social and environmental questions. (G12) 2.4Understand the importance of refutation in the replacement of a prevailing scientific paradigm with a new one. (G12) 2.5Recognise that the development of scientific ideas often proceeds in periods of major changes followed by periods of slow elaboration.(G12) 2.6Appreciate the significance of the development of probabilistic foundations of our understanding of natural phenomena.(G12)
3Process and communicate information
3.1Record raw data appropriately in a manner that allows easy interpretation. 3.2Process raw data by the most appropriate means. 3.3Draw valid conclusions, allowing for errors and uncertainties. 3.4Use an appropriate range of methods to communicate scientific information.
4Handle equipment and make measurements
4.1Select and use correctly and competently the appropriate equipment and materials for an investigation, with due regard for the safety of self and others. 4.2Follow instructions accurately but be able to adapt to unforeseen circumstances.
Scientific enquiry
Students should:
1 Use methods of scientific investigation
1.1 Identify and develop a clearly focused research question.1.2 Make predictions directly related to a research question.
1.3 Identify and control variables.
1.4 Work constructively and adaptively with others as a team on a scientific investigation.
1.5 Evaluate experimental design, identify weaknesses and develop realistic strategies for improvement.
1.6 Work in an ethical manner with regard to acknowledging data sources and authenticity of results.
1.7 Work in an ethical manner with regard to living things and the environment.
1.8 Identify, and make critical use of, secondary information.
2 Know how scientists work
2.1 Understand the historical development of the major scientific ideas.2.2 Know how scientists disseminate their ideas and results to encourage discussion and further development.
Know how scientific work is affected by its economic, social, cultural, moral and spiritual contexts. (G12)
2.3 Know that science can bring great advantages to humanity but can also cause considerable damage to the environment.
Show an understanding of the power and limitations of science in addressing industrial, social and environmental questions. (G12)
2.4 Understand the importance of refutation in the replacement of a prevailing scientific paradigm with a new one. (G12)
2.5 Recognise that the development of scientific ideas often proceeds in periods of major changes followed by periods of slow elaboration.(G12)
2.6 Appreciate the significance of the development of probabilistic foundations of our understanding of natural phenomena.(G12)
3 Process and communicate information
3.1 Record raw data appropriately in a manner that allows easy interpretation.3.2 Process raw data by the most appropriate means.
3.3 Draw valid conclusions, allowing for errors and uncertainties.
3.4 Use an appropriate range of methods to communicate scientific information.
4 Handle equipment and make measurements
4.1 Select and use correctly and competently the appropriate equipment and materials for an investigation, with due regard for the safety of self and others.4.2 Follow instructions accurately but be able to adapt to unforeseen circumstances.